Aaron Rathy has been a constant force in wakeboarding since he burst on the scene, and every year his style evolves. Keeping up with this evolution has been an issue for Byerly from the beginning, but three seasons in, Scott "Butch" Bouchard designed the AR-1 to be the perfect ride for Aaron. The culmination of all that hard work and testing, the AR-1's shape is responsive, fast, poppy but also extremely durable thanks to the all new Cross Link construction, which fuses the top and bottom laminates through the core. This new construction method allows for a thinner board, maximizing spin, while there has been no loss of strength. The AR-1 features Byerly's first continuous rocker allowing maximum speed into the wake without losing any pop, while still allowing for a very responsive feel.

Rocker Type

Continuous Rocker - This continuous rocker is one smooth, fluid, curved shape designed to carry great speed into the wake with minimal drag while providing a predictable pop off the wake to shoot you further out into the flats. Once out there, the continuous rocker is perfect for carving.

Shape

Thin tip/tail thickness

Subtle center landing feature

Reinforced, elevated footbed area

Hull

Layered Glass - Unlike traditional woven glass that will separate over time, layered glass provides plenty of durability, which insures that your deck will have the same pop off the double up year after year.

Rails/Edges

Glass Rope Sidewall - A custom makeup of 3 different fibers of glass woven together, inlayed in the sidewall and fused with the top and bottom laminates to create maximum strength and durability

Core

Cross-Link Fiberglass I-Beam Construction - The culmination of years of testing and design, this innovative construction method utilizes the strength provided by linking the top and bottom laminates through woven fiberglass stringers. These stringers are then threaded through reliefs in the core, allowing them to make contact with both the top and base fiberglass laminates. When the board is laid up, the resin fuses with the laminates to form a single fiberglass structure.

Biolite 3 Core - Biolite 3 foam is the lightest and most durable foam formula to date, which is wrapped in layered glass. This traditional material provides a core that is strong enough for the best athletes, but is also perfect for a first time rider.

My First Byerly Board.. Been riding Hyperlite Murray's for years. love the way the board tracks. Fins hold well, but easily break free for switches.Didn't get to get much feel for the pop...I put System bindings on it and like it..